Cornell University

Cornell University

CCE of Albany County Lead Finance Manager – Voorheesville, NY

New York State (Other) · Full-time

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About the role

  • This role strengthens budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, grant management, and audit and year-end processes.
  • Success in this role requires clear, approachable communication with executive directors, staff, and board members, many of whom have limited financial and accounting expertise, and a "no job too big or too small" mindset.
  • We firmly believe in work-life balance and provide generous paid time off.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Cornell Cooperative Extension Administration and finance leads to develop, implement, and communicate statewide financial policies, procedures, and best practices, while supporting the effective utilization of financial and accounting software applications.
  • Monitor trends, identify issues. Communicate issues to and work closely with executive directors and local finance staff to provide support in resolving issues.
  • Provide regional leadership in the support of finance systems; help ensure accuracy and compliance with financial systems.
  • Plan, manage, and oversee budgets, accounting functions, and grant and contract financials.
  • Perform regional payroll entries and payroll costing allocations to ensure accurate processing.
  • Directly perform accounting functions for one
  • Serve as a regional finance staff floater to maintain operations during vacancies and other staffing transitions.
  • Perform other administrative and accounting functions as assigned.
  • In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
  • Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience relevant to the role of the position.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, etc.) and skills (budgets, audits, etc.).
  • Ability to meet regular travel requirements associated with this position.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field.
  • Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement.
  • Complete and submit all required data, reports, records, and documentation on time.
  • The Lead Finance Manager must be comfortable performing routine accounting functions, providing training and presentations, and problem-solving complex financial challenges.

Nice to have

  • Financial management experience in a government, non-profit, or public sector setting.
  • Experience with accrual basis of accounting.
  • Experience with managing and preparing for audits.
  • Experience managing budgets with diverse income streams.
  • Experience with Acumatica.
  • & Essential Functions
  • Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Direction and Management - 65%

Compensation

  • is paid at the rate of $85,000 annually and includes 21 Vacation days, 14 Holidays, 3 Personal days and 12 Sick days annually.
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay)

Benefits

  • Compensation is paid at the rate of $85,000 annually and includes 21 Vacation days, 14 Holidays, 3 Personal days and 12 Sick days annually.

Company info

  • Contract College Contact Name:
  • Jim McNaughton
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.
  • Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.
  • This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
  • Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement.
  • This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

Equal opportunity

  • Employment
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Position Details
  • This is a full-time, exempt position. This is an onsite position. Remote work is not available. Compensation paid at the rate of $85,000 annually. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

Visa & Work Authorization

  • No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
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